Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a historic moment for Andhra Pradesh by laying the foundation stone of dream capital Amaravati at Uddandarayuni Palem on Thursday. In picture, Modi performs rituals at the place of Homam and Yagam at the Amaravati
The Prime Minister was honoured with sacred silk cloth besides being offered 'Laddu' Prasadam, holy water in a tiny bottle and a Lord's framed photo.
The priests blessed Modi by way of reciting hymns at the sprawling Rangamandapam in the shrine as he remained seated on the floor alongside the Governor and Chandrababu Naidu.
Modi was accorded a traditional welcome amid chanting of Vedic hymns by the high priests, who conducted him to the sanctum sanctorum of the 2000-year old shrine.
Narendra Modi offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple and invoked his blessings, expressing confidence that the country would remain peaceful and united.
It has 18 check-in-counters, four immigration counters, four baggage conveyors for arrival and one for departure, three baggage claim carousels, two VIP lounges, and parking for 250 cars.
The new steel and glass integrated terminal building can handle 500 domestic and 200 international passengers at a time and has a peak-hour handling capacity of 700 passengers built over an area of 16,500 sq m plus 5,500 sq m of basement.
Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Garuda' terminal at the Tirupati airport in the presence of Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu, Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Nirmala Sitaraman, Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
More than a lakh people attended the foundation stone laying ceremony at Amaravati.
Kuchipudi Artists performing a traditional dance skit at Amaravti foundation ceremony venue.
Musicians playing clarinet during the cultural session at Amaravti foundation ceremony venue.
Narendra Modi, K Chandra Babu Naidu, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu hold hands in unity during AP new capital Amaravati Foundation ceremony.
Congratulating the people and the Andhra Pradesh government for the new capital, Modi said it is an important step for the state.
All religion prayers were also offered at Capital the foundation venue at Amaravati, seeking divine blessings.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao arrives for the ceremony.
Chandrababu Naidu said Amaravati will be a grand success and whatever the Prime Minister starts will be a big hit.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also felicitated Telangana CM K C Rao in Amaravati. KCR congratulated people of Andhra Pradesh, saying his government and Telangana State will extend all possible support to Andhra Pradesh for building a world-class
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets AP CM Chandrababu Naidu's family in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh.
Chandrababu Naidu's son Nara Lokesh, grandson Devaansh and daughter-in-law Brahamani were introduced to the Prime Minister, as he caressed Devaansh.
Earlier, Modi went through the exhibition setup by state government explaining the prominence of Amaravati in history 2000 years ago and the present scenario of the capital region.
Mana Neeru, Mana Matt, Nenusaitam, the PM said in Telugu to a cheering mass of onlookers.
Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu, Ashok Gajapathi Raju and Nirmala Sitaraman, AP and Telangana Governor E S L Narasimhan and Chief Ministers of AP and Telangana N Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrasekhar Rao, respectively, were among those present on
The Prime Minister's Office suggested that the AP CM chose dates from August 25 to August 31 to meet Modi. Naidu had sought an appointment with the PM between August 16 and August 20. (Photo: PTI)
PM hands over Matti (mud) from Parliament and Yamuna river water to Naidu and lays the foundation stone of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital, Amaravati.
An auspicious start for Amaravati as Modi lays foundation stone
